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WA101050XA
Multicast Distribution System
X-5
User's Guide
- Multicast Distribution Feature -

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  • Page 1 WA101050XA Multicast Distribution System User's Guide - Multicast Distribution Feature -...
  • Page 2 Copyright© 2016 silex technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction ..............1 1-1. This Manual ..........................1 Disclaimers ..........................1 Trademarks ..........................1 1-2. User Registration and Services for X-5 ................. 2 User Registration ........................2 Services ............................2 Customer Support Center ..................... 2 2. X-5 ................3 2-1.
  • Page 4 Obtaining Line of Sight ......................35 4. Video and Audio Distribution and Maintenance ... 37 4-1. Video and Audio Distribution ..................37 4-2. Maintenance Using the Web Interface ...............38 Accessing the Web Page of X-5..................38 Status Page ..........................40 Configuration Page ........................44 Management Page .........................51 4-3.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This manual describes the setting and operating procedures when using the Multicast Distribution feature of X-5. For details on using the Store & Play feature, refer to the separate manual "User's Guide: Store & Play Feature".

  • Page 6: User Registration And Services For X-5

    - The product serial number is required for user registration. The serial number is provided on the rear panel of the product. Note Services The services below are available from the Silex Technology website. For details, please visit the Silex Technology website. USA: http://www.silexamerica.com/ Japan: http://www.silex.jp/...
  • Page 7 2. X-5 MDS is an abbreviation for Multicast Distribution System and is a system for IP multicast transfer of the video/audio from players (computers and DVD players) to displays (TVs and monitors). The devices connected to computers, DVD players, and other players are referred to as "transmitters", and the devices connected to projectors and displays are referred to...

  • Page 8: Features And System Configuration

    - Includes Store & Play feature for playing back video on a storage device using the receiver only. (*For details on using X-5 with the Store & Play feature, refer to the separate manual "User's Guide: Store & Play Feature".)

  • Page 9: System Configuration

    2. X-5 System Configuration An example of a network system configuration using X-5 is shown below. Wireless Wireless (IEEE 802.11a/n) Receiver Display Transmitter Receiver Display Player Receiver Display Hub/Switch Wired Receiver Display Receiver Display Receiver Display...

  • Page 10: Parts And Functions

    X-5 User's Guide 2-2. Parts and Functions [ X-5T / X-5R ] The names and functions of X-5T / X-5R are shown below. (The transmitter (X-5T) and receiver (X-5R) have an identical appearance. They can be distinguished by the model name written on the label on the rear panel. When they are turned on, it is possible to distinguish the model by a color of PWR LED.)
  • Page 11 Connects the audio cable (audio output jack). (12) DVI-I connector Connects the DVI cable. (13) RESET switch Returns X-5 settings to the factory defaults. (For the detailed operating procedure, see "4-3 Initializing the Settings".) (14) Network port Connects the network cable.
  • Page 12 X-5 User's Guide [ X-5SR ] The names and functions of X-5SR are shown below. (Top Panel) (Front Panel)

  • Page 13: Side Panel

    2. X-5 (Bottom Panel) (10) (11) AUDIO microSD DC5V IN ETHER (12) (13) (Side Panel) (14) (15) RESET Status Function switch If multiple transmitters are installed in the network when using the multicast distribution feature, the transmitter that distributes the video can be switched.
  • Page 14 LED will blink Orange. In both cases, the USB thumb drive can safely be removed. - If all of four LEDs blink Red at the front of X-5 , it is not safe to remove the USB thumb drive. In such a case, disconnect the AC plug from outlet before you remove the USB thumb drive.

  • Page 15: Product Specifications

    2. X-5 2-3. Product Specifications Basic Specifications [ X-5T / X-5R ] Marvell "88F6180" 800MHz (32-bit ARM) 128 MB DDR 16 MB Interface Video DVI-I x 1 (Analog RGB input/output uses conversion cable.) Audio 3.5mm stereo mini-jack x 1 Ethernet...
  • Page 16 X-5 User's Guide [ X-5SR ] Marvel ARMADA370 800MHz (32bit ARM) 128 MB DDR 16 MB Interface Video DVI-D x 1 Audio 3.5mm stereo mini-jack x 1 Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Auto-detect (RJ-45) x 1 Wireless IEEE802.11a/b/g/n mini PCIe module x 1 (SX-PCEAN)
  • Page 17 2. X-5 FCC / IC Notice Federal Communication Interference Statement (United States only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 18: Communication Protocol Specifications

    "239.192.0.0/14" is used for multicasting Transport layer TCP, UDP Application layer TELNET, BOOTP, DHCP, HTTP, JCP (proprietary #19541), RTP (proprietary #50001 to #65535), X-5 Announcement Protocol (proprietary #50000), SX-RPC (proprietary via HTTP/RTP), NTP, DNS Other FLDP For firmware updating Interface Specifications...

  • Page 19: Usage Notes

    Communication is not possible through reinforced steel, metal, or concrete barriers. The signals used in X-5 will pass through wood, glass, and other barriers used in a typical home, and so communication is possible even in rooms with walls made from wood or glass.
  • Page 20 - Usage of the 5.2 GHz band (W52/W53) outdoors is prohibited under the Radio Law of Japan. For outdoor usage, use the W56 channel only, and do not use the W52/W53 channel. - For details about environments where recommended antennas besides the standard supplied antenna can be used, please contact Silex Technology.

  • Page 21: Copyrights For Video And Audio Content

    2. X-5 Copyrights for Video and Audio Content Generally, the permission of the copyright holder is required whenever distributing content using X-5. Unauthorized distribution of other people's copyrighted material (content) is prohibited by law.
  • Page 22 X-5 User's Guide...

  • Page 23: Settings And Installation

    Display monitor [X-5R] A monitor is required that includes a DVI-I (or DVI-D or Analog RGB) interface and is capable of display at resolutions supported by X-5 (The number of required monitors matches the number of receivers). [X-5SR] A monitor is required that includes a DVI-D interface and is capable of display at resolutions supported by X-5 (The number of required monitors matches the number of receivers).
  • Page 24 Obtain a suitable wireless antenna based on the distance to the receiver, installation location position, and other factors of the environment where X-5 is installed. (Only wireless antennas authorized for use by Silex Technology can be used. If a directional antenna is required, please contact Silex Technology.)

  • Page 25: Building The Setting Environment

    3. X-5 Settings and Installation 3-2. Building the Setting Environment First, connect the cables to X-5 (both transmitter and receiver), and connect the player, monitor, speakers, and computer. The settings for X-5 are made from a computer by passing through a wired network.
  • Page 26 X-5 User's Guide <Example of Connections During Setting Process> An example of the connections during X-5 setting is shown below. Monitor Player Display cable Display cable Audio cable Audio cable Transmitter Receiver Network cable Setting computer...

  • Page 27: Settings

    IP addresses may be assigned to devices). - The setting procedure below is unnecessary if using the automatic IP address assignment function of X-5. Skip to the next section.
  • Page 28 X-5 User's Guide - If the Windows firewall is enabled, the screen below is displayed only when SX Smart Finder is started for the first time. In this screen, check both check boxes and click Allow access (click Unblock in Windows XP and Vista).

  • Page 29: Parameter Settings

    Smart Finder. - The computer that is used for setting must be assigned an IP address that allows communication with X-5. If the computer cannot access X-5, confirm the IP address of the computer, and if necessary, change the IP address of the computer.
  • Page 30 X-5 User's Guide [Host Name and Password Settings] In the factory defaults, the host name of X-5 is automatically set from the last six digits of the Ethernet address. The host name can be used unchanged from its initial value. If changing the host name, set a name that does not duplicate a name already used by other network devices.
  • Page 31 3. X-5 Settings and Installation [Video Parameter Settings] The video parameter settings include Video Interface and Video Mode. Set Video Interface to match the input signal from the player. Video Mode is used to set the balance between video smoothness and image quality.
  • Page 32 X-5 User's Guide Click Basic Configuration - Basic from the left-side menu on the web page of X-5. Set Digital/Analog in the displayed page. If necessary, set Video Mode.
  • Page 33 - Be sure to always set encryption if using X-5 by connecting to a wireless network. - In many cases, the communication bands in the IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.11n/b/g wireless bands are already being used due to the widespread use of supported devices, and so in certain cases, it may not be possible to obtain sufficient communication bandwidth for video transmission.
  • Page 34 X-5 User's Guide [Saving the Settings] When entry of a settings group is completed, click the Submit button in the bottom section of the right side in the web page to save the settings.

  • Page 35: Screen Adjustment

    3. X-5 Settings and Installation Screen Adjustment To show video from the player in the optimal state on the display, perform the procedure below to make screen adjustments. - This function is enabled during analog connections. - Execute this operation only when the display position of the image is shifted.
  • Page 36 X-5 User's Guide The video is distributed from the transmitter to the receiver, and the video that was output from the player is shown on the display connected to the receiver. Execute the automatic adjustment function of the display (For details on the automatic adjustment function of the display, refer to the instruction manual for the display).

  • Page 37: Installation

    3. X-5 Settings and Installation 3-4. X-5 Installation When installing X-5, the network can be connected using either a wired LAN or wireless LAN. A network environment can also be built that combines both wired and wireless LANs. [Device configuration when connecting by a wired LAN]...

  • Page 38: Characteristics Of Supplied Antenna

    15 meters if a suitable line of sight (described later) is obtained. - The allowable distance from the antenna for proper operation varies depending on the signal strength at the installation location. Install at a distance that actually enables stable flow of video when X-5 is operated.

  • Page 39: Obtaining Line Of Sight

    3. X-5 Settings and Installation Obtaining Line of Sight Problems may occur in communication using the IEEE 802.11a/n (5 GHz) communication band due to the effects of barriers and other objects due to the signal characteristics. To ensure a stable operating environment, obtain a suitable line of sight with the antenna.
  • Page 40 X-5 User's Guide...

  • Page 41: Video And Audio Distribution And Maintenance

    X-5. 4-1. Video and Audio Distribution In video and audio distribution by X-5, the player connected to the transmitter of X-5 is used to perform playback only of content. If the setting and installation in the previous chapter was completed properly, content is played back on the display connected to the receiver.

  • Page 42: Maintenance Using The Web Interface

    X-5 User's Guide 4-2. Maintenance Using the Web Interface X-5 environment settings are made by accessing X-5 using a web browser. Access it from a computer connected to the network environment where X-5 is connected. The recommended browser settings are shown below.
  • Page 43 Start the web browser, and open the web page of X-5. - If accessing the configuration page, management page, or maintenance page in X-5 web page, a screen is displayed for entering the password. In the password entry screen, enter "root" for the user name, and...

  • Page 44: Status Page

    X-5 User's Guide Status Page The Status page shows the operating status of X-5. The various status information can be viewed by selecting the desired menu from the web page left side.
  • Page 45 4. Video and Audio Distribution and Maintenance Overview This page shows X-5 services, network operating status, and system information. Network Status This shows the operating status of the wired/wireless LAN of X-5.
  • Page 46 X-5 User's Guide Video/Audio Status This shows the video/audio distribution status of X-5.
  • Page 47 4. Video and Audio Distribution and Maintenance Store & Play Status (Receiver Only) This shows the status of Store & Play function. Node Information This displays a list of the nodes connected in the same network.

  • Page 48: Configuration Page

    X-5 User's Guide Configuration Page The Configuration page is used to make X-5 environment settings. The Configuration page is divided into Basic Configuration where the basic settings are made and Advanced Configuration where the advanced settings are made. Basic Configuration...
  • Page 49 4. Video and Audio Distribution and Maintenance Basic Configuration This sets the information required for operating X-5.
  • Page 50 X-5 User's Guide Advanced Configuration - Device Configuration (Transmitter) The settings below are available. - Host name and password settings - Video/audio distribution run/stop - Retrieving a system time from NTP server - Synchronizing a system time with the PC via Web browser...
  • Page 51 4. Video and Audio Distribution and Maintenance (Receiver) The settings below are available. - Host name and password settings - Operation priority settings for the multicast distribution feature and Store & Play feature - Time setting until stopping of video signal sent to the monitor after video playback is stopped and the standby screen is displayed - Retrieving a system time from NTP server - Synchronizing a system time with the PC via Web browser...
  • Page 52 X-5 User's Guide Advanced Configuration - Network Configuration This sets X-5 network settings.
  • Page 53 4. Video and Audio Distribution and Maintenance Advanced Configuration - Video/Audio Configuration This sets the detailed video and audio parameters for X-5.
  • Page 54 X-5 User's Guide Advanced Configuration - Node Configuration (Transmitter) For the nodes detected on the network by the transmitter, this sets the time until a communication failure is determined to have occurred in the disconnected node. (Receiver) This sets the method for connecting to transmitters by receivers.

  • Page 55: Management Page

    4. Video and Audio Distribution and Maintenance Management Page Control of remote operation is performed in the Management page. The various tools can be displayed by selecting the desired menu from the web page left side.
  • Page 56 X-5 User's Guide Video/Audio (Transmitter) In the transmitter, the screen automatic adjustment function can be executed. (Receiver) In the receiver, the image displayed at X-5 startup and the image displayed when video distribution is stopped can be set.
  • Page 57 4. Video and Audio Distribution and Maintenance Node Control (Receiver Only) The transmitter receiving the video distribution can be changed. Restart Click Yes to restart X-5.
  • Page 58 X-5 setting information can be returned to the factory defaults by clicking Yes. Firmware Update The firmware in X-5 can be updated to the latest firmware available on the Silex Technology website (You need to download the latest firmware from the Silex Technology website first).
  • Page 59 4. Video and Audio Distribution and Maintenance silex Global Site Click silex Global Site on the web page left side to open the Silex Technology website.

  • Page 60: Initialization Of Settings

    [X-5SR] Unplug X-5 from the outlet. Insert the power plug into the outlet while holding down the push switch on the X-5 side panel. The network port Link LED (orange) and Status LED (yellow) turn on.

  • Page 61: Appendix

    A. Appendix Appendix A-1. List of Setting Items Some of the setting items below may apply only to transmitters or receivers (In the tables, "TX" and "RX" are used to indicate whether the item applies to transmitters and receivers, respectively). Device Configuration Host Name Basic...
  • Page 62 X-5 User's Guide Continuation of Device Configuration Video/Audio Basic Advanced Description Sets the video/audio import operation mode. Allowable setting range Video/Audio dependent / Video only / Video/Audio independent / Video/Audio disabled Default value Video/Audio dependent NTP Time Synchronization Basic Advanced Description Enables/Disables the time synchronization using the NTP feature.
  • Page 63 A. Appendix Time Local Time Zone Basic Advanced Description Sets the time zone. Allowable setting range -12:00 to +12:00 (on an hourly basis) Default value 0:00 System Time Basic Advanced Description Synchronizes the equipment system time with the sending time by the web browser Allowable setting range *A fixed value cannot be set.

  • Page 64: Subnet Mask

    X-5 User's Guide Wired LAN Settings DHCP Basic Advanced Description Selects whether IP address setting by DHCP is used. Allowable setting range Enable / Disable Default value Enable IP Address Basic Advanced Description Sets the IP address. Allowable setting range 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 Default value 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 65: Wireless Mode

    A. Appendix Wireless LAN Settings DHCP Basic Advanced Description Selects whether IP address setting by DHCP is used. Allowable setting range Enable / Disable Default value Disable IP Address Basic Advanced Description Sets the IP address. Allowable setting range 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 Default value 10.x.x.x (Automatically generated from MAC address in wired LAN) Subnet Mask...
  • Page 66 X-5 User's Guide Continuation of Wireless LAN Settings Channel Bandwidth Basic Advanced Description Selects the bandwidth used when operating at IEEE 802.11n. Allowable setting range 20 MHz / 40 MHz Default value 40 MHz Remarks This is enabled only when "802.11n/b/g" or "802.11n/a" is selected in the setting item "Wireless Band".
  • Page 67 A. Appendix Continuation of Wireless LAN Settings a/g Multicast Rate Basic Advanced Description Sets the transmission rate when "802.11b/g" or "802.11a" is set for "Wireless Band". Allowable setting range 6Mbps / 9Mbps / 12Mbps / 18Mbps / 24Mbps / 36Mbps / 48Mbps / 54Mbps Default value 36Mbps Remarks...
  • Page 68 X-5 User's Guide Wireless LAN Settings - WEP Configuration Basic Advanced Description Selects whether WEP is used. Allowable setting range OFF / ON Default value Key Index Basic Advanced Description Selects the WEP key index. Allowable setting range 1 to 4...
  • Page 69 A. Appendix Common DNS Server (Primary) Basic Advanced Description Sets the primary DNS server address. Allowable setting range 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 Default value 0.0.0.0 DNS Server (Secondary) Basic Advanced Description Sets the secondary DNS server address. Allowable setting range 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 Default value 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 70: Video Configuration

    X-5 User's Guide Video Configuration Video Mode Basic Advanced Description Sets the balance between video smoothness and image quality. Allowable setting range Movie30 / Movie20 / Movie15 / Picture10 / Picture5 / Picture3 / Picture2 / Picture1 / Custom Default value...
  • Page 71 A. Appendix Continuation of Video Configuration Video/Audio Recovery Level Basic Advanced Description Sets the level for compensating for any network data loss in video/audio distribution. A larger value enables fewer breaks in video/audio distribution due to data loss. On the other hand, a smaller value reduces the video/audio delay time, but in a wireless environment, this can increase the likelihood that a break occurs in the distribution.
  • Page 72 X-5 User's Guide Audio Configuration Volume Basic Advanced Description Sets the audio volume (recording volume). Allowable setting range 0 (mute) to 45 Default value Node Configuration Node Expiration Time (sec) Basic Advanced Description Sets the expiration time of the node where communication was disconnected.

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